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The events includes sessions on subjects such as the latest advances in cell reprogramming.
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Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week opens at Adnec. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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Delegates and visitors gather for the event in the UAE capital.
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More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event.
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The event is focused on the future of human health and how to improve care.
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The opening day looked at how artificial intelligence and emerging technology can boost health care.
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About 200 speakers are set to deliver the latest insights into the sector.
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The role stem cells play in reversing the effects of degenerative disease have also been discussed.
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Mariam Al Mheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office in the Presidential Court, takes part in a panel at the event.
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Visitors are to discover how technology can be used to improve treatments.
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A booth set up for Abu Dhabi's Department of Health.
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The events includes sessions on subjects such as the latest advances in cell reprogramming.
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Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week opens at Adnec. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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Delegates and visitors gather for the event in the UAE capital.
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More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event.
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The event is focused on the future of human health and how to improve care.
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The opening day looked at how artificial intelligence and emerging technology can boost health care.
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About 200 speakers are set to deliver the latest insights into the sector.
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The role stem cells play in reversing the effects of degenerative disease have also been discussed.
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Mariam Al Mheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office in the Presidential Court, takes part in a panel at the event.
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Visitors are to discover how technology can be used to improve treatments.
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A booth set up for Abu Dhabi's Department of Health.
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The events includes sessions on subjects such as the latest advances in cell reprogramming.
Genomic passports could be key to the future of health care, Abu Dhabi conference hears
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Shireena Al Nowais
14 May, 2024
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